Patson Daka Scores Injury-Time Equaliser for Zambia Versus Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Leicester City forward halted a extended goal barren run for Zambia with his last-gasp header in Casablanca.
Zambia's star striker emerged as the savior for his nation as his injury-time header secured a nail-biting 1-1 share of the points against Mali at the 2025 continental finals in Casablanca.
Eagles Seize Early Initiative
The Malian attacker had given his side the lead around the hour mark in the Group A fixture at the Stade Mohammed V, firing in from close range after his first effort from a corner kick had been parried.
Mali dominated possession and were awarded an opportunity to take the lead in the final moments of the opening period after Nene Dorgeles was tripped in the penalty area by Chipolopolo defender Matthews Banda.
El Bilal Toure took responsibility for the Eagles but his well-hit shot was superbly saved by Chipolopolo goalkeeper Willard Mwanza.
Daka's Dramatic Intervention
The Leicester City man eventually salvaged a point for the 2012 Afcon winners, who were largely outmuscled by the physical dominance of the Malians until the defender's lofted cross was pounced upon by the attacker.
Tournament Outlook
This draw leaves both sides a couple of points behind tournament hosts Morocco in the group standings after the Atlas Lions claimed victory in their first match 2-0 against the Coelacanths at the weekend.
Zambia will remain in the city to play their second fixture against Comoros on the coming Friday, while The Eagles travel to Rabat for a pivotal showdown against Morocco.
